Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in the Town of Carmel, New York, seeks a Restaurant Team Member who will embody hospitality by bringing warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction. In this role, you will execute duties across various areas such as Production, Service, and Cashier, while maintaining a clean and inviting environment.

Responsibilities include greeting guests with enthusiasm, assembling fresh salads and sandwiches, and supporting team success through cleaning and stocking duties. Competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Can clearly communicate and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Reliable and punctual with flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following food safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Food service experience

Job description

Restaurant Team Member At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality- bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. By sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, always looking for ways to help, building personal connections, and finding moments to surprise and delight, you help create meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in your specific areas within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency – no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.
• Stay on the move – assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude – every guest gets our best.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips
• Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Flexible, reliable scheduling
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (for full‑time team members)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Can clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans